Touting a riveting, darkly industrial soundscape amidst a strongly melodic push, “Waste It” is a thorough success. The track is the first single from Kai Tak, the new collaborative solo project from
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“Don’t Let It Show” is an excellent track from Denver-based rockers Ploom. The band embraces eclectic structural and tempo shifts, complete with psych-rock tonal engrossment. Such is evident in the first minute
Melodic and atmospheric, “Bittersweet” is a pulsing dream-pop beauty from CD Ghost. The Los Angeles-based project entrances with lush vocals and a sturdy synth-pop adornment, touting a playful synth lead and suavely
Gorgeous folk track “Shut-In” is the latest from DRENCH FRIES. The solo project of songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Levi Nattrass previously impressed with the track “Snow in April…” in 2016. Since then,
“Gone” is a serene track from Kevin Kaho Tsui, exuding a twinkling dream-pop tone. Lush acoustics and twangy guitars adorn the verses. This twang becomes more prominent during the gorgeous build-up, featuring
The lushly swaying “forever” is a hazy success from hhhhhh, the project of Los Angeles-based artist Hector Guerra. The vibe fondly reminds me of Christopher Owens’ project Girls. A reverberating, surf-y guitar
Time by Super Flat Buzzing synths and a scorching guitar lead open “Time” in gripping, nostalgic form. The track shows a consuming balance between dreamy retrospection and thunderous rock theatrics, a success
“Dirty Crusty” is the new single from London-based singer/songwriter The Birthday Letters, previously impressing with the XTC-esque track “Lesser Evil.” The 50-second mark brings forth a bouncy bass alongside perky percussion, with
New Albums
A memorable second EP from flatheadstanley, bleach immerses with a heartfelt, melodic rock appeal. From passionate, jangly gems like “bleach” to a
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Atlanta-based act Blueburst craft a resonating rock sound with textured guitar melodics and hooky vocal fervency, evidenced throughout their standout 2023 album
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Glitter is an enveloping new EP from Lauren Wanamaker, whose beautiful folk sound caught our ears last year with the Rest &
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Portraits of Invisible Places is a riveting audio/visual album from Danish duo Linebug, who are based in Zeitz, East Germany. An array
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